Water System Report NE

City of Oneill

EPA ID: NE3108904 ยท 3,705 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Oneill (NE3108904): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, City of Oneill carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 3,705 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,705
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00111 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Oneill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,947
Median Household Income
4,536
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Oneill serves a community with a median household income of $66,947 and an estimated 4,536 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Oneill's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Oneill, (EPA ID: NE3108904) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 3,705 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68763 in Oneill.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00111 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NE or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Oneill (NE3108904) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Oneill water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Oneill in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Oneill serve?

City of Oneill serves approximately 3,705 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Oneill get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Oneill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Oneill serve?
City of Oneill serves approximately 3,705 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Oneill's water source?
City of Oneill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Oneill's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00111 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Oneill's service area?
The City of Oneill service area has a median household income of $66,947. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Oneill get its water?
City of Oneill's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Oneill Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3108904/
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